Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers family-friendly matinees with discounted tickets

Research indicates that gratitude practices improve overall well-beingHardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginnersCoast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seas

Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record labelBiologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides

Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep qualityA school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating

A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small townsA hotel started offering "workcation" packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers

A musician collaborated with a local orchestra to record a classical version of their popular songsA construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students

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• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown
• ·The national tennis team won an international tournament
• ·Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roasting
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches
• ·Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the river
• ·The country’s prime minister met with world leaders at an international summit to discuss global trade and economic cooperation.
• ·The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·The school district announced plans to hire more teachers
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders
• ·A sports team won a state championship
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·Scientists found a way to clean up oil spills using a natural substance from seaweed